We Went for a Ride

Taktur started his competition training again a few weeks’ ago.  It is not all going round in endless circles in the indoor school.  We like to go outside too.  It broadens the mind.

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Taktur’s training will be a long slow process and one that Daisy, his owner and rider, takes very seriously.  Bjørn Roar Larsen (FEIF Instructor/Trainer Level 3) did the foundation work and now it is time for Daisy to take over if she wants to establish a good working relationship with Taktur. Bjørn is their trainer.

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Nothing will be rushed and Taktur’s mental and physical health are Daisy’s priority – as well as his Big Hair!

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And his Big Tail.

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I love this photo – Daisy’s silly grin says it all.

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She adores Taktur.

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They make a great team.

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He is the black stallion she has always wanted (sadly, Indy was just that bit too small).

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I was riding Haakon, as always a bit behind – we are not as fast as we used to be, when we spied Daisy and Taktur sharing special moment together …..

Daisy:  One day, all this will be yours
Taktur:  What?  the curtains!

with apologies to Monty Python

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Another soppy minute together.

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As always, training is not about looking beautiful, it is about working the muscles that make the beauty.  So “long and low” is hugely encouraged.

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This has to be my most favourite view.  Haakon’s happy little black-tipped ears pointing towards the world in front of us.

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Haakon has always taken an interest in his surroundings.  He rarely spooks because he is continuously looking around evaluating the situation.

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And yes, we do come across cars, occasionally and yes, everyone is fine, even tractors and quads.

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We ❤ our horses.

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